Over 0–100 km/h, Model S P100D wins (2,85 s vs 3,03 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Model S P100D | M5 CS F90 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2,85 s−0,17 s | 3,03 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,63 s−0,19 s | 10,82 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,59 s−0,35 s | 19,94 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h | 295 km/h−45 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,94 kg/hp | 2,87 kg/hpbetter ratio |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Model S P100D | M5 CS F90 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,83 s | 0,91 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,38 s | 1,51 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,22 s | 2,37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2,85 s | 3,03 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,65 s | 3,74 stight gap |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,99 s | 6,21 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 9,28 s | 9,97 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,63 s | 10,82 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 19,59 s | 19,94 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 295 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 762 hp | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 967 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 241 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 635 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 750 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 825 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, transmission oil cooling |
Off the line, the Model S P100D hits 100 km/h in 2.85 s versus 3.03 s for the Bmw M5 CS. The instant torque of 967 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model S P100D leads by 0.17 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model S P100D is doing 173 km/h against 170 km/h for the Bmw M5 CS. The gap is 0.12 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model S P100D crosses the line in 10.63 s versus 10.81 s. The 0.19 s gap represents roughly 11 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the Model S P100D continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 240 km/h versus 231 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model S P100D finishes in 19.59 s versus 19.94 s, with a 0.35 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (295 km/h), the Bmw M5 CS never recovers its launch deficit.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model S P100D is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Bmw M5 CS at 305 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 4.20 seconds. The 0.17 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, Model S P100D wins (2,85 s vs 3,03 s).
Model S P100D goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2,85 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model S P100D: 762 hp, ratio 2,94 kg/hp. M5 CS F90: 635 hp, ratio 2,87 kg/hp.
Model S P100D: 250 km/h. M5 CS F90: 295 km/h.